Applesauce Cookies Recipe

These heartwarming apple sauce cookies evoke the comforting flavors of Grandma's kitchen! A perfect anytime treat, they're also a fantastic way to use up leftover applesauce. Enjoy this easy recipe's perfectly spiced, chewy texture – a guaranteed family favorite!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 96 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Applesauce Cookies

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How to Make Applesauce Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of margarine and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 cup applesauce until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 cup raisins and ½ cup chopped walnuts (or pecans).
  7. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours).
  8. Grease your baking sheets.
  9. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

2g

Carbs

5g